William Leach

William L. “Bill” Leach, 89, of Owaneco passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in his home. He was born May 20, 1937 in Clinton, IL, son of the late Lee H. & Vera P. (Taylo) Leach. Bill married Nancy Kinney on July 15, 1983 in Four Square Church in Decatur and she survives.
Bill worked at Caterpillar for 33 years, and advanced to electrician before retirement. He attended Cerro Gordo Brethren Church and First Baptist Church in Pana. Bill enjoyed photography and was his own handy man. He was very instrumental in building their dream home in Tower Hill, doing much of the work himself. He had a great sense of humor and was a people person, who was very outgoing and easy to talk to.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children: Terry (Marsha) Leach, Cerro Gordo, IL; Diana Ring, Taylors, SC; Tim (Vicki) Leach, Windsor, Ontario; Tom (Kellijo) Leach, Decatur, IL; Jeff (Heather) Elliott, Decatur, IL; Tracy (Doug) Hobby, Waxhaw, NC; Troy (Kimberly) Kinney, Decatur, IL; Jason Leach, Rochester, IL; 24 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; niece, Brenda (Todd) Duncan and great nephew, Austin (Destiny) Schweizer. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Schweizer; brother-in-law, Charlie Schweizer and nephew, Steven Schweizer.
Funeral services for Bill will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in First Baptist Church, Pana at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Josh Palma & Terry Leach officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in First Baptist Church, Pana. Burial will be held Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.
Memorials in Bill’s honor may be made to the Cerro Gordo Brethren Church or First Baptist Church in Pana and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.
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